A NASCAR race is more than a sporting event. It’s a vacation, an experience, a way of life. Some fans, especially first-timers, may need a little help to make the most of the thrill and understand the sport.

The hottest thing in NASCAR might not be Greg Biffle after all. It’s got to be the Dinger Dog, named after NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver A.J. Allmendinger, served only at Michigan International Speedway.

Michigan International Speedway has brought all the amenities of a tailgate to Turn Four. Now, fans can party before, during and after the race, all while overlooking the high-speed action of NASCAR’s soon-to-be fastest racetrack.